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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Miranda and Annemarie run into Julia?

2. What is the name of Miranda's favorite book?

3. Who nearly runs over Miranda and Marcus as they talk one day?

4. Where is the last note found?

5. Why are the kids stuck at school during lunch one day?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author use foreshadowing in the scene where Marcus and Julia try to explain time travel to Miranda?

2. Why are Annemarie, Colin and Miranda fired from their jobs and what do they do to try to get them back?

3. How does Miranda react to Julia's assertiveness in this section?

4. What is Miranda's new outlook on life regarding how she is going to treat people?

5. What does Miranda receive from Richard for Christmas and why does it frighten Miranda?

6. How does the author use foreshadowing regarding Miranda's not telling Sal that he should no longer fear Marcus?

7. Why is Miranda happy when Julia is thrown out of the sandwich shop again?

8. How does Miranda learn about Annemarie's disease?

9. Why is Miranda so surprised and happy when Annemarie is still at her house the morning after a sleepover?

10. Why do Annemarie, Colin and Miranda all quit their jobs after they get them back?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Miranda's mother. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Miranda's mother?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the setting of the novel. Does the author paint a complete picture for the reader? What, if anything, is missing?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

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